Welcome! We’ll greet you by name, perhaps with a song (mele komo), and always with a spirit of ho’okipa (hospitality). From the moment you step into our airy lobby — a grand space with an open-air “wall” framing ocean and palms, rolling waves, and perhaps a spouting whale — you’re embraced by the welcoming aloha spirit. Fairmont Orchid is a AAA Four Diamond sanctuary that’s uniquely Hawaiian: 32 pristine oceanfront acres along the black-lava Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island. Snorkel the aquamarine waters of the resort’s private lagoon past schools of yellow butterfly fish, manta rays, and green honu, Hawaiian sea turtles. Nap in a hammock. Float in the giant free-form pool or lie back for a restorative massage to the sound of rushing waterfalls in our “Spa Without Walls” — private open-air huts nestled between greenery, coconut palms, and exotic orchids.
The largest in the archipelago, the "Big Island” of Hawaii is the most authentic: relaxed, rural, and charming, with a spiritual history dating back 300 years. The connection to the ‘āina (land) is strong. Here, surrounded by nature, you can find space on our private white-sand beach. Stroll our tropical gardens scented with plumeria, gardenia, and pikake. All of our guest activities embrace the island’s heritage, culture, traditions, and legends, immersing you personally in the aloha spirit of kindness, harmony, humility, and patience. Join a storytelling session hosted by our Director of Hawaiian Culture. Learn how to hula and play the ukulele. Watch the sun rise from a traditional outrigger canoe with our ho’aokele (navigator) out on Pauoa Bay. Let us show you our Hawaii.
Fairmont Orchid's award-winning Spa Without Walls blends the essence of aloha with the relaxed, tropical spirit that is Hawaii. With the soothing sounds of water, pleasant ocean breezes and a floral scent that fills the air, our spa treatments integrate the natural therapeutic environment, ancient Hawaiian healing arts and locally sourced products into every experience. Rejuvenate from head to toe as our trained therapists work with you to achieve balance and calm. Choose from eight private outdoor waterfall hales (huts), six oceanfront cabanas or three indoor treatment rooms to begin your spa journey.
Immerse yourself in Hawaiian island-style luxury accommodations. Admirers call our stylish guest rooms and suites “serene and elegantly relaxed.” We have to agree. There’s an understated splendor about our lodgings that’s pure island luxe. Immerse yourself in the Big Island experience with an extraordinary stay on our coveted concierge floor. Fairmont Gold unlocks VIP access to our 45 luxury rooms and suites, with sweeping ocean vistas or sequestered tropical garden views. Take advantage of our Gold level personal concierge and access to the exclusive lounge, serving deluxe breakfast, afternoon tea, evening craft cocktails, and field-to-fork Big Island canapés.
For Couples
Escape to one of our alluring guest rooms or suites for the vacation of your dreams. Cocoon, connect, embark on adventures and revel in each other. Stay in all day watching the clouds drift across the sea from your private balcony, with the occasional dip in the pool, or make your plush lodging the base for bucket-list ocean and island adventures.
Because eating and drinking isn’t just eating and drinking – it’s savoring life. E ʻai kakou (bon appetit)! We know that extraordinary meals – and enjoying them over meaningful conversation with those we adore – matter. Sharing incredible food together is just as much a part of the island experience as our big blue skies, picturesque beaches, pristine coastline and warm island hospitality. And yes, it tastes as incredible as it looks. Dive into laidback beach classics by the water, swim up to a fresh-catch dinner on the sand, sit down to a decadent paʻina (feast) in relaxed oceanfront elegance or take a culinary journey through Asian culture. Gather, celebrate, eat, and connect over the most tantalizing flavors of the islands have to offer.